Huan Rong

Liangzhou is one of the nine states in China. It was first located in Xia, in present-day Shaanxi.

After the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Spring and Autumn Period, it belonged to Bashu and Qin successively.When Qin Shihuang ruled the world, Hanzhong County was established here, one of the 36 counties in Qin Dynasty.Afterwards, through the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, Liangzhou belonged to the Shu Kingdom first, and then Shu was destroyed by the Wei Dynasty. It was re-divided into Liangzhou and Yizhou. Liangzhou governed eight counties, and the seat of government was Hanzhong.

In the Western Jin Dynasty and the Wei Dynasty, Liangzhou was once converted into a state, and the feudal princes and kings were entrusted.Soon it was abolished and returned to the state and county.

Emperor Yuan of the Eastern Jin Dynasty crossed south and redrawn the territory of the Western Jin Dynasty in the south.The jurisdiction of Liangzhou was gradually reduced, but the only administrative office was still in Hanzhong.

From Wang Dao to Yu Bing, from Zu Ti to Huan Wen, the emperor and the gentry shared the world, and clan politics reached its peak.Many generals also emerged in the court, who once led troops to the Northern Expedition, determined to expand the territory and expel the Hu bandits.

Zu Ti made the Northern Expedition in the first year of Jianwu, and recovered a large area of ​​prefectures and counties south of the Yellow River within a few years, so that the powerful Jie people at that time did not dare to invade south.Huan Wen even led his troops to expeditions many times, conquering the former Qin, defeating the Qiang, attacking the former Yan, and destroying the Chenghan, which once expanded the territory of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Regardless of the evaluation of later generations, the true achievements in history cannot be obliterated.

It is a pity that after 200 years of war, the Han Dynasty was finally weakened. In addition to various reasons, although the Eastern Jin Dynasty was regarded as orthodox, it could not drive away the barbarians and unify the north and the south.

The confrontation between the north and the south, the regime of the Hu people in the north continued to change, and the rule of the Eastern Jin Dynasty gradually came to an end.If there is no opportunity, history will still follow the original track, and the suffering will continue for more than 100 years before the Sui Dynasty unifies the north and the south.

By chance, a butterfly flaps its wings, and an opportunity suddenly appears. The long river of history may not flow in the original direction, and it may be diverted halfway.

Whether it is good or bad depends on whether the butterfly works hard enough, and whether the frequency of flapping its wings is high or low.

Huan Rong is determined to end the troubled times and end the suffering of the common people in China ahead of schedule.

He is very clear that if he wants to truly succeed, he cannot rely entirely on throwing a lot of money and "setting fire" secretly. He must show his muscles and use the army to resist foreign enemies and expand territory.

Originally thought that it would take at least a while to send troops to the north.

After all, Qin's alliance with Youzhou will not break the alliance in the short term; while Fu Jian faces Qin Ce's revenge, and is sometimes harassed by the Rouran tribe, and he has to deal with Shi Yijian, a hob who is shameless when he occupies Guzang. There was no time to look south for a while.

As a result, it was never expected that the Di people's actions were unexpected. Regardless of the enemies on three sides, they brazenly sent troops to Liangzhou.

Fu Jian's head is hot, and Wang Meng is also sick and confused?

After listening to Jianfu's report and reading the letter from Youzhou, Huan Rong really couldn't figure it out, murmured in his mouth, and tapped his forehead from time to time, completely puzzled by the intention of the Di people to send troops.

The healthy servant stood in the outer room, watching his nose and heart all the time, unless Huan Rong asked questions, he would not make a sound.

As for Huan Rong's words like "hot-headed" and "sick and confused", they went in one ear and out the other, pretending he didn't hear them.

After Sima Huan's funeral, Huan Rong gave Huan Huo and Huan Chong a pair of pigeons respectively.

Sending urgent reports by flying pigeons is faster than manpower, and the advantage is very obvious.

However, there was no one to find any specific news.Just like now, if you can ask the sender, you may be able to understand the situation better, and at least you can think about it so that you won't be confused.

However, it was Pigeon who sent the letter, so it was impossible to ask.

Huan Rong sighed, and ordered his servant to invite Jia Bing and Xun You.

Judging from the news received, the situation in Liangzhou is not good, and Jingzhou intends to send troops.What Huan Huo meant was that Huan Rong could take the opportunity to show up and send troops together.

Yang Liang's ancestral home is Hongnong, and his ancestors were famous ministers in the Han Dynasty.He was an official of Cao Cao in Wei Dynasty, and Sima family after the establishment of Jin Dynasty.After the Yuan Emperor crossed the river, he even helped Wang Dao stabilize the regime, and his contribution was not small.

With this kind of capital, Yang Liang was an official assassin who had been in Liangzhou for three generations and held a state soldier in his hand, so he didn't really buy Sima Huan.

After Huan Wen's death, Yizhou formed an alliance with the Huan family, and Liangzhou was still free.

It's not that he is so loyal to the Sima family, but because of his background, coupled with the influence of his father and grandfather's concept, he has always looked down on Sima Huan.

If it wasn't urgent, he would never ask Huan for help.

Asking God is easy and sending God away is difficult. Once the Huan family sends troops, Liangzhou will not be easy to master, and it will not be the same as before. The Yang family will eventually bow its head.

In terms of political means, Huan Huo is not as good as Huan Chong, but in terms of military talent, he is comparable to Huan Da Sima.When he received the distress letter, Huan Huo spread out the map and pointed at Hanzhong County, knowing that the nail stuck in Hanzhong would finally be broken.

However, things cannot be done by him alone.

Therefore, while recruiting troops, Huan Huo sent letters to Youzhou and Jiangzhou.

Since you want to sell Liangzhou's favor, you might as well make a bigger move so that Yang Liang has no possibility of denying it, and you have to bend down if you don't want to!

Furthermore, Jingzhou is located at an important point and also borders Diqin.In order to prevent the voices of Di people from attacking from east to west, Huan Huo could not leave without authorization, and the position of leading the army had to be entrusted to others.As for Huan Chong, who was guarding Gu Shu, he also could not leave without authorization. After much deliberation, Huan Rong from Youzhou became the best choice.

For one thing, Youzhou was not bordered by Diqin, so it was impossible for Fu Jian to attack the west.

Excuse me?

First ask Qin Shi if he agrees.

Secondly, the people in Youzhou were united, even if Huan Rong sent troops, the imperial court would not want to intervene.Whoever dares to stretch out his claws will definitely chop it right.

Third, and most importantly, Huan Rong needs military exploits.

Since Huan Rong became an official, his reputation has continued to rise, and his military exploits have only stayed in the Northern Expedition to Xianbei.The Battle of Shouchun and the sending of troops to take over Yuzhou involve too many things, and it is not good to publicize it in the world.

This time the Di people's invasion of the south is an opportunity to send troops in an open and honest manner!

No matter how defensive the court is, it is impossible to sit back and watch Liangzhou change hands.More importantly, the Beifu army was in Yangzhou, and there was no time to send troops.Waiting for Xi Yin to gather his troops, it is estimated that the day lily will be cold.

After receiving the news from Jingzhou, Huan Chong also quickly sent a letter, agreeing with the former's proposal, and Huan Rong led his troops to fight against the enemy.

At first Huan Rong was obsessed with the purpose of the Di people's sending troops, discussed with the Jia Sheren, and after reading Huan Chong's letter, he couldn't help sighing secretly.

After all, I have too little experience, and I am biased when I encounter problems, and I failed to grasp the "key points" at the first time.

The Di people have already gone south, racking their brains for the opponent's purpose, which is really putting the cart before the horse.The most important thing at the moment is to discuss with the imperial court as soon as possible, and send you and Yuzhou soldiers to rush to Liangzhou.

As for the purpose of King Fu Jian's sudden dispatch of troops, it can be discussed later.

"Duke Ming, don't need to worry too much." Jia Sheren let go of the smoldering flames, Huan Rong is not used to always laughing these days, and feels scalp numb when they meet each other.

"It doesn't matter what the purpose is if it is defeated in a war and its weapons are cut off."

Translated, in troubled times, strategy is important, but the most fundamental thing is to have a bigger fist than anyone else.As long as you win on the battlefield, no matter what ideas the opponent harbors, they will eventually come to naught.

Huan Rong nodded and accepted Jia Bing's explanation.

"Leave the drafting of the letter to Bing Zhi." Huan Rong pinched the base of his nose.

"The matter is urgent. We need to order the generals and prepare the food and grass in advance. I will leave this matter to Zhong Ren. When Kong Yu returns from outside the city, please trouble Zhong Ren to tell him to open the Nancheng granary as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Jia Bing and Xunyou bowed their hands together, seeing that Huan Rong didn't have any more orders, they took their leave and left the inner room.

Walking to the corridor, the two looked at each other, the corners of their mouths curled up at the same time, and their smiles were meaningful.

"This expedition, if we can destroy the Di soldiers and enter the Qin territory from Liangzhou, the big event will be divided into three parts." Xun You said.

Jia Bing narrowed his eyes slightly, his long sleeves vibrated, and the cool evening breeze blew through his fingers. His tone was gentle, but the content of his words made people's hair stand on end, "Fu Jian is a hero, and Wang Meng is also a great talent. , and failed to take Yecheng one step earlier than the Qin family. If not, the situation in the north will be different, and it will take a lot of effort to help Duke Ming achieve great things."

Xun You nodded and said, "Wen Wang Meng is seriously ill, I don't know if he can survive this year."

"Let's see." Jia Bing looked into the courtyard, and saw a scops owl flying off a branch, flapping its wings again, and flying straight to the window, his smile deepened.

"If Wang Meng dies, the Di people will be unstable internally. At that time, we need to persuade Ming Gong to take action as soon as possible, so that the Qin family can take Chang'an one step earlier."

"Qin family?" Xun You raised his eyebrows.

"Qin." Jia Bing looked at Xun You, and slowly put away the smile on his lips, his eyes flickered, "In my opinion, it is not difficult for Ming Gong to reach the Ninth Five-Year Plan, but the difficulty lies in unifying the Central Plains."

Xun You frowned, remained silent for a long time, and then spoke again, there seemed to be something extra in his voice.

"What Bingzhi said is true. The Qin family is also a Han Dynasty, and they are rooted in the north. They have a deep foundation and cannot be shaken overnight."

"Indeed." Jia Bing continued, "Things are difficult but must be done, it all depends on how Duke Ming decides."

The sky was getting darker, and the cool night wind blew through the corridor, blurring the voices of the two.The sound of clogs was still crisp, until the end of the corridor, it gradually became smaller and finally inaudible.

Not long after the two left, Huan Rong just thought of Goshawk.Turning around, the goshawk was facing him with its neck feathers erected.

"how?"

Huan Rong tried to appease Goshawk, but Goshawk avoided it and continued to sing towards the window.

Appeasement has been unsuccessful, and there seems to be a tendency to add fuel to the fire.

In desperation, Huan Rong ordered his servants to fetch fresh meat.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the fresh meat was placed on the table, a petite figure rushed up like a cannonball, and when it fell, it fell silently, quickly picked up a piece of fresh meat, and swallowed it in two mouthfuls.

Looking at the two clusters of ear feathers on the head of the visitor, Huan Rong was speechless.

Is this the scops owl he saw up north?

Maybe, maybe, maybe?

It does look like it.

The goshawk screamed even louder, and jumped directly on the table, its neck feathers were completely erected, obviously really angry.

Faced with this situation, Huan Rong was also helpless, and simply put on a sheepskin with one arm, and directly pressed Goshawk's back.

The goshawk croaked in dissatisfaction, and looked at him aggrieved.

Huan Rong couldn't bear the fact that the handsome, domineering bird of prey in the past had been reduced to look like a little daughter-in-law.Seeing the scops owl flew out of the window, the plate was empty, and asked the servants to bring more fresh meat, and fed them one by one, finally calming down the goshawk and no longer furiously furious.

"Anyway, we used to travel together, don't worry about it too much." Huan Rong smiled while stroking the eagle's feathers while feeding, "There are a lot of fat sheep in the kitchen, I will slaughter one later and take the best part for you."

After comforting the goshawk, Huan Rong was a little disappointed when he found that there was no bamboo tube on the eagle's legs.

When the servant girl came to invite her, she clapped her hands suddenly, remembering that she wanted to have dinner with her mother.Look at the sky, it's the hour, and [-]% of the meals have already been arranged, waiting for me.

After feeding a piece of fresh meat to the goshawk, and telling the servants not to close the window or enter the inner room easily, Huan Rong stepped on wooden clogs and hurried to the east courtyard.

The lacquer plate quickly bottomed out, and the goshawk moved to the wooden frame, vibrating its wings in satisfaction, and began to comb its feathers.

In the middle of combing, there was another hawk chirping outside the window, and a larger black hawk flew into the inner room, with bamboo pipes tied to its legs, and a scops owl in its talons.

The scops owl was not injured, but it was indistinctly frightened.

The goshawk looked at it, narrowed its eyes, and was about to come over to take revenge.Not wanting to be blown away by a single wing, Black Eagle raised its neck feathers at it on the spot, obviously expressing: How dare you covet Lao Tzu's rations? !

Goshawk moved two steps sideways.

Black Eagle is raised by Mrs. Liu and has the highest status among the eagles.Goshawk is often slapped, and when things are not going well, he can always hide if he can't be provoked.

As for the scops owl, taking advantage of the black hawk's claws loosening, it flew towards the window recklessly. Its speed broke the limit of birds.

The servant who passed by the window was startled, rubbed his eyes, thought of Taoist ancestor silently in his heart, and left in a hurry, not daring to look back easily.

Huan Rong had no idea that not long after he left, there was almost a murder in the inner room.

Walk quickly to the east courtyard, and as expected, the meal has been set.

Princess Nankang and Mrs. Li sat in front of the screen, while Yuan Feng, Huan Xuan and Huan Wei still sat in rows, each with a low table in front of them.

Mrs. Murong sat at the head of Mrs. Li, wearing a plain dress, no topknot, and no makeup on her face, but her color was more prosperous than when she was in the Huan Mansion.Maybe it's because he let go of his mind and let go of his worries. At this moment, he wholeheartedly guards Huan Wei. Although he has a gorgeous appearance, his temperament has become gentle.

"Mother."

Huan Rong stepped forward to salute and sat down at the low table.

The servant girl opened the barrel and scooped up a bowl full of rice.

No matter how many times I witnessed it, Huan Rong's appetite still surprised Huan Xuan and Huan Wei.

A four-year-old child can't hide his emotions. Looking at the rice bucket next to Huan Rong, and then at the small bowl in front of him, Huan Wei frowned and asked the nanny to add more.

"Lang Jun?"

"I want to eat as much as brother!"

Such bold words instantly attracted several eyes.

Princess Nankang and Mrs. Li just smiled and said nothing.Murong looked at Huan Wei, wondering if he should apologize to Huan Rong.

Huan Rong put down the bamboo chopsticks and said with a smile, "Brother, do you want to eat more?"

"Yes!" Huan Wei clenched his fists and nodded vigorously.

Huan Rong asked the nanny to hug Huan Wei to her side, squeezed the child's chubby arms, and said, "It will be very hard, are you afraid?"

"Not afraid!"

"Okay." Huan Rong continued, "When you are a few years older, you will learn martial arts with Dian Sima and Qian Sima. After you learn good martial arts, your body will be strong, and your appetite will naturally increase."

"Really?" Huan Wei opened his eyes wide.

"Really." Huan Shijun fooled the child without any effort.

"I listen to brother!" Huan Wei expressed satisfaction.

Huan Xuan reacted a bit slower, Huan Rong put down Huan Wei, hugged him to his side again, and said, "Do you want to practice martial arts, Brother?"

"think."

"Okay." Huan Rong stroked Huan Xuan's hair and said with a smile, "You are not as strong as Ah Wei. If you want to practice martial arts together, you can't be picky."

"promise!"

Huan Shijun felt a sense of accomplishment after the two children flickered.

Princess Nankang shook her head with a funny look in her eyes.Mrs. Li covered her lips with a silk fan, her eyebrows and eyes were already smiling.

Murong stood up, first blessed Princess Nankang, then turned to Huan Rong, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Mr. Lang!"

Huan Wei and Huan Xuan were still young and did not understand what Huan Rong's words meant, but Murong knew it all.

Both of them are concubines, especially Huan Xuan, who was raised by Sima Huan as his heir. If they were narrow-minded people, they must be suspicious and would not let them live to adulthood.

Huan Rong not only spared their lives, but also promised a future, which is really unthinkable.

Murong wanted to salute very much, but was stopped by Princess Nankang.In the end, with red eyes, he leaned over to Huan Rong and said, "Your Highness and my lord are so kind, my concubine can't express my gratitude. For those who have nothing to thank you, there is only one thing, please accept it."

While speaking, he turned around, took half of the copper medal from his neck, and solemnly presented it to Princess Nankang.

Naturally, things that are close to the body cannot be handed directly to Huan Rong, but must be handled by Princess Nankang.

The medal is not big, with half a tiger's head engraved on the front and half an eagle on the back.Passed by gold thread, it looks very simple.

"I dare not hide it from Your Highness. My concubine is from Murong Xianbei, and my biological mother is from Tuoba Xianbei. She is the daughter of a leader of a small tribe. Because the tribe was defeated by the Tiefu tribe of the Huns, she had no choice but to join Murong Xianbei."

"My mother once said that this object symbolizes the tribe. It is useless for the concubine and Liu Langjun to entrust the protection of the lord. It is useless to keep this thing. Thanks to the lord, please accept it!"

Murong family was sincere, Huan Rong looked at Princess Nankang, the latter saw the bronze medal, handed it to Madam Li, then nodded to Huan Rong.

"If there is no mistake, this is the Xianbei Tiger Talisman. Although there is only one piece, the style is ancient, and it must have survived for a long time."

In short, as soon as the Murong family's mother clan is completely wiped out, if there are any clan members left, they will not take the initiative to make things difficult for Huan Rong when they see this bronze medal, not to mention their "relatives".

Huan Rong looked at his mother, then at Mrs. Li, then at Murong, and suddenly had a strange idea: Does Sima Huan know what kind of beauties he snatched?

What to say?

Beauty is good, but you need to be cautious when grabbing.Otherwise, it will be like what happened to Huan Da Sima, with tenderness in front of him, but crouching tiger, hidden dragon behind his back.